Children's Sunscreen

I use California Baby, but that is because I am trying to avoid chemicals. It doesn't soak in like the chemical type do. So I don't really have a recommendation on brand, but wanted to let you know a money saving fact about the SPF level. I was told by a dermatologist and have read in numerous places that anything over an SPF 30 or so is pointless. The reason being, kids sweat and wipe off sunscreen and it really needs to be reapplied before you hit that time frame that the higher SPF sunscreens protect for. And they don't work as well as you would think- an SPF 60 is not giving you twice the protection as an SPF 30. You are better off sticking with a lower SPF and reapplying more often. The lower SPF is cheaper, which is nice since you should be reapplying it more often than most people do (growing up we got it once a day with reapplication after getting out of water, and that is not nearly often enough. Hence why I have to see a dermatologist now.)

go to ewg.org they realeased a massive report yesterday on the safety and effectiveness of almost every sunscreen available in the US. It is very informative. Apparently the two ingredients to avoid the most are oxybenzone and vitamin a. one is a harsh chemical and the other accelerates the growth of skin lesions. the report provides a list of the 39 products that are the best options for us and our children.
good luck

California baby, Blue Lizard and Neutrogena are the brands to use. Don't use spray tans as they don't cover the body as well as a thick cream. Also, SPF 30 should be plenty. Anything higher doesn't make a bit of difference. Check out the report other posters are mentioning. Though, I will say, that it doesn't tell you everything. There are some ingredients (cannot for the life of me remember the names!) that are in only a few sunscreens (the ones I listed above) that are the ONLY ones that actually work. This came from a dermatologist. Most brands out there really, are worthless. You need to spend the money to get the most coverage. We use California Baby (Target or online) and Blue Lizard (bought online and used in Austrailia) for our pale skinned daughter. Works awesome!

We use Aveeno Baby SPF 55 and I find that it dries quickly and isn't greasy. I haven't had any issues with it.

Badger and its the safest sunscreen they make

I bought some of the Target brand (Up & Up) spf 50 continuous spray sunscreen recently. I like it. Easy to put on, rub it in to ensure you covered everywhere, and it doesn't feel greasy. And, the price is right! =)

Last night WGN TV had a special on their newscast about the best sunscreen to use because researchers have found the many of them have ingredients that do not work or have vitamin A that increases risk of cancer.
http://www.john-palmer.net/linkframe_wgn.html
M.

Depending on what you're willing to spend, I'd highly recommend Vanicream's sunscreens. A 60 spf will cost you ~$18. We got turned onto Vanicream by our dermatologist for our daughter's eczema, and they provided samples of the sunscreens. I love them (though I haven't shelled out the $$$ for the sunscreen yet....just samples from the doctor).
http://www.psico.com/products/sunscreens.cfm

We just purchased a bunch yesterday for the summer. I don't mind the up&up brand (both lotion and spray) - especially the baby formulated varieties aren't too bad.

Our kids use a Coppertone spray at day care, and the grease is quickly absorbed - only the scent remains by the time they get home.

Banana Boat Sport SPF 100 is what we use. It is water and sweat resistant and protects from 96% of UAV/UVB rays.

I would also keep a hat on the little ones while they are in the sun, - pool, beach or playtime.

check out the Aveeno brand of sunscreen. they have a lotion and a spray. we really liked the spray. plus, it didn't seem to have that sunscreen odor. my kids hate sunscreen because of the smell.

don't have a good answer but if you find one let me know! My daughter is very fair skinned with thin blonde hair and I hate having to spread/spray greasy sunscreen in her scalp & hair all summer!

we like the Aveeno baby stuff

We use Coppertone Kids Continuous Spray 50 SPF. It is a clear, no-rub spray so it is not greasy. I love it b/c it is fast. I do not use it on their faces. I have Jason sunscreen for that. My kids have very blonde hair and fair skin and this works great!

We use Neutrogena Baby SPF60 lotion. It's not greasy—so much so that now my hubby likes it and is using it too:) I wish it came in a bigger tube! It also comes in stick form, but I haven't used it yet.

We use Banana boat spray for kids , not sure if this is one that you find greasy but I think it's ok. I also used the Target own spray once and this was also good. Sometimes Whole Foods sell more luxurious brands that may not be greasy.